First Army Division West
| First Army Division West | |
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BG William A. Ryan III |
| Command Sergeant Major | Vacant |
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The First Army Division West is a division of the
Fort Meade, Maryland. First Army Division West was activated on 7 March 2007, at Fort Carson, Colorado, and was transferred to its current headquarters at Fort Cavazos, Texas as part of the 4th Infantry Division
realignment.
First Army Division West was established by the
Department of the Army to provide training and readiness oversight and mobilization operations for an area of responsibility spanning the states and territories west of the Mississippi River
. Division West partners with USAR and ARNG Leadership, during Pre, Post and De- Mobilization, to advise, assist and train Army formations, Individual Non-unit Replacements, and Department of the Army Civilians in a multi-component, integrated training environment to achieve Department of the Army directed readiness objectives enabling FORSCOM to provide Combatant Commanders trained and ready forces in support of worldwide requirements.
Subordinate Commands
The division is organized into five brigades located throughout the western United States with 37 total battalions.[1] The 85th Division provides trained Observer/Controllers to assist during collective training exercises and mobilizations.
5th Armored Brigade – Fort Bliss, Texas. Formerly the 91st Division's 2nd Brigade.
120th Infantry Brigade – Fort Cavazos, Texas. Formerly the 75th Division's 2nd Brigade.
166th Aviation Brigade - Fort Cavazos, Texas
181st "Eagle" Infantry Brigade – Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Formerly the 85th Division's 2nd Brigade.- Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Formerly the 78th Division's 4th Brigade.
85th "Custer" Army Reserve Support Command (West) - Arlington Heights, Illinois. Formerly the 85th Division
Decorations
| Ribbon | Award | Year | Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
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Army Superior Unit Award
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2008–2011 |  |
External links
https://www.first.army.mil/Mission/Units/Division-West/
References
- United States First Army Division West Headquarters, Public Affairs Office
- ^ "First Army Division West Official Website - Welcome". Archived from the original on 30 November 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
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